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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
6
A chaotic week reports clashes in Formosa against northern forces near the Lewdy quarter and the Yangtze region, plus mass casualties at the Kueheng Massacre. European politics see Gladstone addressing Turkish atrocities in Naples as Japan’s cabinet reshuffles and borders shift amid revolts.
News recounts the Cuban rebellion advancing despite difficulties with Maceo as president and a provisional government. Insurgents capture Bayamo and Jiquani, surround Guantánamo, and threaten broader collapse of Spanish control. Spanish reserves and new battalions are mobilized, while disease and desertions drain the loyalist ranks.
In a World section report, crop prospects dim with harvest near two inches expected in some regions. Witchcraft execution at Vicksburg is noted with details of the condemned and the public reaction. A West Point fishermen tale from Sinnipink reports a boat sunk and cargo retrieved, while a Chicago murder case reveals brutal injuries to a man named Buddick. An 1880s building collapse in New York highlights dangerous brickwork and fire-brick falling on Broad Street, with expert speculation on causes.
A long, chaotic Vermont clipping reports numerous incidents from various counties. It notes fires and explosions in workshops, injuries from a gasoline blaze, a near-fatal burn, and a rescue by Waterville and Addison area responders. Multiple accidents including cattle mishaps, a fatal near miss, and a series of brush and road hazards are described along with late notices of flights, floods, and a rural public concert in Rutland.
An old style advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and cures constipation. It claims relief from colds headaches and fevers, notes the product’s appeal to taste and health, and warns to buy only the California Fig Syrup Company version.
A Vermont county court faced chaotic sessions amid a sprawl of reports including a fatal accident from a collapsed scaffold, a man dying later after internal injuries, several assaults and arrests in Warren and Swanton, and a large religious and community meeting in Bur Hugion. The piece also notes a yacht race at Williamsport, a workplace accident at Barclay granite works, a suicide attempt in Newbury, and various local social and religious events reflecting a turbulent week.
A garbled alert details Vermant and Whiting planning a trip from Chicago to Vermont for a schedule extension. The notice references prior engagements and travel to Virginia, Houston, and Berlin. It notes a March to April timeframe and mentions a court or legal action related to a transit matter, with unclear outcomes and a possible departure.
The report describes various local enterprises and officials. It mentions Kerby Grane and a questionable capital of 2200 at a Cooper manufacturing company. It notes presidents, treasurers, a firing at Bridgewater, and shifting ownership of the Vernunt Novelty Werks and other mills.
Vrimont veterans and notable figures including Gov. TS. Puck and Gen W Wy Henry will attend a reunion at Watersbury on August 20 and 21. The Ladies Aid Society of Sons of Veterans of Moreisville met with Vermont Ladies' Aid president Mrs Gi D Van Steinberg for a joint social evening with greetings, refreshments, and warm exchanges.
A Wednesday blaze gutted the Ginn & Co book publishers building in Bowton, destroying an estimated 60 000 to 810 000 worth of books and stock. Firefighters battled the flames into the night, with local crews aiding from nearby stations. No injuries reported as investigators begin determining the cause.
A long itemized notice lists August 2 receipts and a quick turnover of women's wrappers in medium dark and light colors with prices from 1.00 to 1.50 plus. Numerous fabric types and garments follow with price cuts on coats suits waists gowns sheets blankets and accessories including nightgowns ties and remnants.
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